- Newtown, CT
- Jazz Band
- $400- $1,000
Vivian R. said
“Perfect music/duo for Jazz loving guest of honor. Music selection on point. Hit of the evening. Venue considering hiring for their own events. Fantastic! ”
BluChaCha
Overview
BluChaCha is a versatile Latin Jazz Band based on rhythms like Salsa, Bossa, Nova, Samba, Cuban Son, Bolero and not to forget Cha Cha!
But we also like to cross over to Blues, Jazz Rock, Funk, R&B, Motown, Ska and Reggae and be surprised by our very special spice: Latin - Schlager
Trombonita sings German Schlager (Pop Songs) from the late 60's - early 70's with all new arrangements over a Latin feel!
One thing is super clear: - You want to dance to the GROOVE!!! -
Reviews
4 reviews
Nadia P.
December 13, 2019BluChaCha best band ever!
BluChaCha was perfect for our annual Holiday Party. The music was a perfect mix of our requests for some traditional holiday music along with basic samba/latin styled music as well. They were always accommodating to all my requests. Thank you for making our party such a success!
Hired as: Latin Band
BluChaCha
Thanks Nadia!!
We were happy to be there for you, it was wonderful to see so many happy faces at ur party! Thanks for booking us we'll gladly do it again!
Best, Vera
Lex G.
October 24, 2019The audience loved them!
Polished, professional and international! I booked them for our annual wine festival and they won the crowd over with their great selection of dance music and their unique sound. Latin grooves with an international flair. Excellent horn section. Arrived on time, very professional. We will hire them again!
Hired as: Big Band, Brass Band, Dance Band, German Entertainment, Latin Jazz Band, Party Band
BluChaCha
Thank you Lex for having us at the Vine festival. It was great exposure for us in an area where we haven't played much yet! What a fun event, we sure will do it again!
Sam M.
October 20, 2019Great Sound,By fantastic Musicians.
BluChaCha, Has a great sound and is very fun and entertaining.Vera is very charming and does a great job of singing,,playing and telling some beautiful stories about her songs. Many Original tunes mixed in with some familiar classics .Beautifully sung in both German and English, BluChaCha,made for a Great Party!
Hired as: Brass Band, Easy Listening Band, Party Band
BluChaCha
Thanks Sam, yes it was a happy party. Thank you also for your great hospitality!
Charles P.
October 5, 2019BluChaCha: 9-Piece Dance Band Salsa, German Pop, Raggae
Wow. Talk about easy to work with and loads of dancing fun.
I asked BluChaCha to be the band for a “Welcome to NYC” party I was hosting on a Saturday night in Brooklyn for friends old and new … (I’d just moved from the Bay Area.)
I was very easy to work with band leader Vera “Trombonita” Kemper to arrange a date and talk about the music they do well and I like too.
They played 3 music sets -- 45 min each. They brought their own sound system and a high energy sound: 2 (or 3) trombones, sax, flute, congas, drums, bass, keyboard … the works.
They came more than on time (actually early), and didn’t mind staying to do a couple of extra songs. The party never flagged; everyone danced.
BluChaCha is such an eclectic sound. From Salsa to German Pop. From the Cuban sound to Brazilian. Even reggae!
Vera sent me a playlist ahead of time … though I’d share … KUDOS … and THANK YOU!
30 Dance With Me Funky
6 That’s Dad’s Cha Cha
86 Tip Tibitibi Tap Swing - Salsa
85 Der Boy ist gekommen Samba
76 Daniel Cha Cha
42 La enganadora Cuban Son
65 Slowvisor Cha Cha
80 Copacabana Samba
40 Touch Samba
75 Sein Wahres Gesicht Bossa Nova
71 Ringo Reggae
81 Junger Mann mit roten Rosen Bossa Nova
82 How Long Reggae
20 Majesty Can Party Salsa
68 Don’t let me Down Reggae
84 You don’t own me 6/8
79 Blu-Cha-Cha Salsa
8 Happy Hour Salsa
74 Das 5. Rad am Wagen Salsa
69 Heiss ist der Kaffee Bossa Nova
66 Liebeskummer Lohnt sich nicht Salsa
70 Ein Herz ist kein Spielzeug ChaCha
57 Juana Pena Salsa
38 Picadillo Salsa
Hired as: Bossa Nova Band, Brass Band, Dance Band, German Entertainment, Jazz Band, Latin Band, Latin Jazz Band, Party Band, Salsa Band
BluChaCha
Thank you soo much Charles! Yes it was a happening party!!! We all had a blast! Welcome to NYC!
Booking information
Price range: $2200 and up
Languages: English, German
Gig length: 45 - 180 minutes
Unions: 802 Local Musicians Union
What to expect
BluChaCha's music is very uplifting and happy, you want to dance to the groove! But depending on the needs we can also serve a great back ground sound while dining or give slow and meaningful Jazz sets for a relaxed mode type of gathering. BluChaCha has a well rounded repertoire so they can serve your needs all night long for different modes.
About
BluChaCha is a continuation of Vera's former Band La Verdad. In between she collaborated with different people, playing and writing different styles of music, also with different instrumentation.
Her passion for Latin Rhythms like Salsa, Bolero, Bossa Nova, Cuban Son and Samba, called her back to the former concept of La Verdad with three driving trombones and a hot rhythm section. But now influenced deeply by Funk, Blues, Soul, Reggae etc. and of course great musicians, she had to create a cross over! Heavy lived lives don't go by without growth!
There it was born, the new baby "BluChaCha" in the late summer of 2014. Now her new band is back to three trombones, a hot rhythm section with drums, piano, bass and percussion but she added guitar and flute!
BluChaCha plays tunes from Vera's album "Buddies & Bones" and her latest album Latin Lady Schlager, but she is constantly writing and arranging new tunes for the band, originals and also well known standards.
She sings German songs from the 60's and early 70's over home cooked Latin Beats! It is a crazy combination which has never been done before and it works well! She also sings in English, known Songs like "Daniel" by Elton John as a ChaCha and "Copacabana" sang by Barry Manilow as a samba, just to mention a few.
The newest addition to the band is a Frank Sinatra - like singer, the warm voiced Eddie Gentile! He sings well known standards over home cooked Latin beats, like "Come Fly with me", " Change Partners", "Moonlight in Vermont", "Beyond the sea" and many more! The arrangements are written to give a full sound, almost big band feel to the songs.
One thing is very clear, you want to dance to the music!!!
With Love, Vera "Trombonita" Kemper
Additional booking notes
BluChaCha has a small PA system for a small room location and also a big sound system for a large room location, amps, microphones, all stands and monitors are included. We can bring everything the band needs to preform if needed. Lighting can also be provided. But what we do need is a stage or an empty space of around 10' x 12' .
Services offered
Past booked events
December 2019
12
Thursday
Christmas Party
11:30am - 3:00pm
•
Long Island City, NY
Team
Vera "Trombonita" Kemper
band leader/ trombone/ vocal/ percussion
Jack Davis
trombone/ percussion
Dave Birchard
drums
Cruz Rodriguez
congas
Howard Hall
piano
Bladimir Taveras
bass
Eddie Gentile
singer
Dave Mullen
flute/ baritone sax
Erick Storckman
trombone
Set list
Covers but rearranged for the band from our repertoire:
- Instrumentals
Juana Pena, La Enganadora , Picadillo, Pare Cochero, Lagrimas Negras, El Quarto Del Tula, Todo Tiene Su Final, La Essencia del Guaganco, Desafinado, Afro Blue, Besame Mucho, Blue Bossa, Blue train, Cachita, Capolito De Aleli, Caravan, Corcovado, Impressions, La Murga, Little Boat, Little Sundflower, My Funny Valentine, Oye Como Va, Obsession, Once I loved, Don't let me Down, Watermelon Man, Slowvisor, Once I loved, Black Orpheus
- Vocals
The Girl From Ipanema, Daniel, Copacabana, Somethin' Stupid, How Long, Over The Rainbow, Dreadlock Holiday, Sunday Kind of Love, You Don't own Me, Do You Know the way to San Jose, Besame Mucho, Blu-Cha-Cha, Change Partners, The Coffee Song
Vocal tunes from our German Schlager (Pop Songs from the 60's) repertoire, rearranged over Latin Beats:
Viele Worte Schoene Worte, Liebeskummer lohnt sich nicht, Waerst Du doch in Duesseldorf geblieben, Sein wahres Gesicht, Der Boy ist Gekommen, Eine Menge Verehrer, Junger Mann mir roten Rosen, Ein Herz ist kein Spielzeug, Das Fuenfte Rad am Wagen, Heiss ist der Kaffee, Der Mann aus dem Meer
Instrumental Originals - mixed Latin Music and Fusion (into Funk and Blues) tunes:
Heavy Beauty, Happy Hour, Spanish Shadow, Touch, Dragon Dance, Winner Walk, Light After Dark, Umbrella Cha Cha, NYB - New Years Babe, All the Distance, Why?, When The Summer Comes Gain, Ringo, Brother Cool, Green Clouds Move Timeless, Free Me, Dance With Me, Meet my Mother, Funky Blues, Wolf Games, Majesty Can Party, Confusion Before, Labyrinth, Fly with Me, That's Dad's, Sendas and Nomis
You can listen to some of our music on Spotify or some samples on our website!
Influences and inspiration
Tito Puente, Carlos Jobim, Eddie Palmeri, Barry Rogers, Cal Tjader, Bobby Sanabria, Elton John, Dianne Warwick, Sarah Vaughn, the Beatles, 10CC, Bob Marley, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and many more....
Setup requirements
all we need is electricity and a minimum space of about 10' x 12'
we need a bathroom and a space where we can change.
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